Couples celebrate same-sex marriage legalization

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"A pic for the future kids. So they can see that their moms were at the Supreme Court the day love became law," said Rachel Evans via Instagram.

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Photos:Couples celebrate same-sex marriage legalization

Eos Parish and Brant Rios are unable to get married in Louisiana despite the Supreme Court ruling to legalize same-sex marriages nationwide. In 25 days they will try again.

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"The wrong side of history lost today while America's promise of democracy just got stronger," said Michael Dumlao via Instagram.

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Alex Orton hugs boyfriend Rob Snyder after hearing the Supreme Court ruling. "What an amazing day for the United States and for LGBT people across the nation," he said.

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Kristen Nichole captured this photo of two women celebrating the decision to legalize same-sex marriage nationwide on Friday. "So excited to be on the steps of the Supreme Court today supporting the equal marriage decision!" she said via Instagram

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Michael Thorning captured this photo of the crowd celebrating after the Supreme Court decision to legalize marriage in all 50 states.